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Randy Jones

Published: Sunday, January 1, 2006 at 3:15 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 10:47 p.m.

The concept for Mutt's BBQ was born out of years of family barbecues, but Randy Jones was the one with the recipe for business success.

Jones, who spent 27 years as McDonald's consultant, has opened five Mutt's BBQ franchises in Spartanburg, Greer, Easley, Mauldin and Seneca. A second Greer location is in the works for downtown, and a Mutt's Mobile unit should be ready this month to travel to football games, fairs and school carnivals throughout the Upstate.

Jones, 47, is also expanding the carryout window at his Greer location on Highway 14 to serve rotisserie chicken on Sundays.

"It's growing very quickly, and we're really happy," Jones said.

The restaurant is named for his stepfather, who encouraged him to open the business.

Jones is always cooking up new locations, but he's also looking to sell the restaurant's well-known sweet potatoes in retail grocery stores very soon.

<p>The concept for Mutt's BBQ was born out of years of family barbecues, but Randy Jones was the one with the recipe for business success.</p><!-- Nothing to do. The paragraph has already been output --><p>Jones, who spent 27 years as McDonald's consultant, has opened five Mutt's BBQ franchises in Spartanburg, Greer, Easley, Mauldin and Seneca. A second Greer location is in the works for downtown, and a Mutt's Mobile unit should be ready this month to travel to football games, fairs and school carnivals throughout the Upstate.</p><p>Jones, 47, is also expanding the carryout window at his Greer location on Highway 14 to serve rotisserie chicken on Sundays.</p><p>"It's growing very quickly, and we're really happy," Jones said.</p><p>The restaurant is named for his stepfather, who encouraged him to open the business.</p><p>Jones is always cooking up new locations, but he's also looking to sell the restaurant's well-known sweet potatoes in retail grocery stores very soon.</p><p>"We're always looking for new ideas," Jones said.</p><p>-- Amanda Ridley</p>